Salli Palmer Phillips Obituary (1950

On June 26, 1950, a bouncy baby girl was born in Mishawaka, Indiana to the proud parents of Clarence and Mary Palmer and they named her Salli Palmer. Salli graduated from Marian High School in 1967. On October 22, 1970, Salli gave birth to a handsome baby boy which she named James Leon Phillips. In 1990, she met the love of her life, James (Jim) Ford. Salli was of Catholic Faith and was an active member in the church. She had a career working for the U.S. Custom Federal and Border Protection Services for 20 plus years, retiring in 2014. She enjoyed playing the piano, going to the beach, playing racquetball and traveling the world, not allowing her handicap to keep her from enjoying life to the fullest. Salli was an avid player in the Wheelchair basketball association,. She also received numerous awards from the Americans with Disabilities Foundation Act. Salli was such a loving and caring person, who also loved all her dogs dearly. She loved to collect and raise chihuahuas. After a brief illness, Salli received her reward of eternal rest on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at home with her loving family at her side. Preceding her in death are her parents, Clarence and Mary Palmer; her beloved brother-in-laws; Randy Landsberg and Donald Nisley, the Love of her life 14 of her dogs, Mattie, Ali, Brandi, Hannah, Spuds, Molly, Holly, Cricket, Coaky, Misty, Ginger, Snappy, Nikki and Abby. She leaves to cherish her memories her loving and supportive son and daughter-in-law, James and Nita Phillips; her devoted companion James (Jim) Ford; Granddaughter, Jasmine Phillips; Grandson, Dominique Phillips; Great Grandson, Dominque Phillips Jr.; a dear sister, Bonnie Nisley and her two dogs Bailey and Sassy.